Meta trial begins in Oakland with states arguing its platforms preyed on young brains

A pivotal trial for the parent company of Instagram and Facebook kicked off in federal court in Oakland Tuesday, with four states seeking billions of dollars in damages as well as fundamental changes to how Meta runs its platforms.

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